5 Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs Right Now

We can’t exactly kiss winter goodbye quite yet, but these five easy ideas will have you faking it until spring blooms.

Make a graphic statement

From global prints to geometric designs, these playful patterns break up the monotony while bringing a layered look to your decor. Our Firenze Panels make window dressing fun without overwhelming the space.

Add grandeur with gold

Brushed, antiqued and even polished, gold finishes are back and more glamorous than ever. A pair of gold-finished candlesticks, picture frames or a mirror, like our Antique Sunburst Mirror, add much-welcome warmth—even when it’s cold outside.

Walk on the wild side

A hot trend? Maybe. But animal prints are classically timeless and always spot on (sorry, couldn’t resist). Our Magnetic Boards in Cheetah are a fun and functional focal point in a home office or kitchen.

Go chic with chevron

We just can’t get enough of those fun and fabulous zigzagging stripes. And since many chevron patterns pair white with another neutral, like black or gray, you can add a little oomph without color clashing. Adding chevron to your life can be as easy as switching out a lampshade, such as our Hudson Shade.

Punch it up with color

Add a bright pop of color to your sofa for an instant pick-me-up. Bold, saturated colors like magenta, lemon or teal, are like a ray of sunshine even on the grayest days. The range of pretty colors in our Queens Velvet collection let you colorblock to your heart’s content.

Patricia Palermo has been writing about home décor and design since 1999, which is when she first learned the term faux bois. She's passionate about helping others find their design style, because she believes with a little know-how and inspiration, anyone can decorate with confidence. Patricia has a degree in Journalism and lives in Atlanta with her husband and four-year-old twins.